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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,947.50, 1,298,465.24 and 533,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,947.50, 1,298,465.24 and 533,041.02 is: 735,572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,947.50 : 1,298,465.24 = 533,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,947.50/1,298,465.24 = 533,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,947.50x = 1,298,465.24 × 533,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,947.50x = 692,135,233,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,135,233,298.94/940,947.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,572.63

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